Countess Athena, the daughter of Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmark, was confirmed on May 2, 2026, at Georgetown Lutheran Church in Washington, D.C. A series of photographs taken on the occasion of Countess Athena’s confirmation has been released. The images were captured by photographer Zahra Khadir.
On the occasion of the confirmation, family photographs of Countess Athena with her parents, Prince Joachim and Princess Marie, and her siblings, Count Henrik, Count Nikolai, and Count Felix, were also taken at the family’s home in Washington. The Georgetown Lutheran Church, where the ceremony was held, is located near the family’s residence.
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I think the photo where they are holding her up is somewhat provocative for a girl her age!
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حذفI agree.
حذفSiblings having fun. Nothing provocative there.
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When I was her age, our six cousins (boys and girls) did a pyramid photo. It wasn’t provocative, just a fun photo and that’s all this is too. What else can they do, put her on their shoulders 🤣
حذفwhat i see is 3 Big brothers teasing their little sister and she is having fun!
حذفOh gosh no Fitzhugh! They are siblings mucking around! We don’t have to look for what is negative in beautiful family pics! Come on!
حذفI totally disagree. I think it’s sweet and playful. I have 3 sons and a daughter and I think I’m going to convince them to do this pose for our Christmas photo! So joyful!
حذفAs a devout traditional Christian, I don’t see anything wrong with her dress. The rules I’ve heard to follow are neckline no lower than 4 inches below the clavicle, no midriff showing and knees covered for religious services. Normally we wouldn’t show shoulders either but maybe she was wearing a pashmina or shrug in the church.
With siblings? No just a pretty girl with 3 brothers that I bet adore her.
حذفHow anyone can see this as provocative is beyond me! Kids having fun. How sad that anyone could look at it and see something unpleasant
حذفWith all due respect Fitzhugh, but these are still teenagers and above all siblings. If family fun is provocative then I am lost for words. I love this playful photo and look at their faces - they seem to enjoy themselves. What a weird world where such things are critized and considered inappropriate. I.P.
حذفI wouldn't chose that word. She is obviously the baby girl of the family, and seems to have an amazing relationship with her brothers. If anything, this picture is fun, and lovely.
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There is something strange in your comment.
حذفAre you ok?
FITZHUGH, I think perhaps you should do some inward reflection. Sounds like there may be a lot that needs to be unpacked.
حذفVery sweet girl and lovely family pictures!
ردحذفI know through my Danish contacts that prince Joachim is very fastidious regarding royal protocol etc. and I am surprised that Athena is presented like a little star (the brothers lifting her, the low back etc.). This is not a graduation ceremony or something similar, it is a Lutheran confirmation, an important, religious ceremony. I do like the brooch, it looks like an heirloom.
ردحذف🌞 Virginia
Oh Virginia, they are family. They are having fun. They are celebrating. They love her.
حذفBeautiful family. I saw on the previous post many commenters saying her outfit is too old for her. But this isn’t ours to judge (and no, just because this is a “fashion blog” with open comments, it gives no licence to criticise others!). Let her enjoy her special day including dressing up. We were young once and would have loved the opportunity to dress beautifully too.
ردحذفIt is not criticism, it is observation.
حذفAgree with Anonymous 14:29
حذفBeing young and wanting to look older, still a minor that adults are responsible for decisions,
حذف@14:29: "this isn’t ours to judge" - this blog is created for our *respectful* opinions and judgements about *outfits* - of course not about persons, as you seem to believe, be it positive (no one has a problem with positive judgements) or be it negative.
حذفNo 16:42, this blog is not created for our opinion and judgements! It’s a long running blog that is to display pictures that the blogger chooses. The fact that you can comment is a privilege but it is not the point of the blog as any of us who’ve been here for the long term will tell you.
حذفThank you 14:29. I am sick too of people here criticising then justifying themselves eg as being allowed to judge negatively and potentially hurt fully to a young girl because that is the “purpose of the blog”.
حذفThank you 14:29.
حذف1. This is a blog with international reactions.
حذف2. Customs are different in other countries and other religions.
3. If she is allowed to dress like an adult woman, one could expect the reactions. In this case she should be able to accept them as an adult.
4. If so many people are saying the same : beautiful but dressed not appropriately, it means that in other religions and other churches this is not done.
14:29 thank you for saying this. There can be so much criticism with the craziest justifications here. But there is never a justification for criticising a young person for their appearance on an open forum where they may see it and be harmed.
حذف@14:29 totally agree
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ردحذفI find Athena dress would be more appropriate for an older teen, she is only 14 years old. I wonder if it one of her mother’s dresses. Not keen on photo 6 with her brothers I know just being playful. I find that Henrik’s shirt is too big on him, the neck is too loose and the tie is cinching it together. Everyone looked very nice and very supportive of their little sister. I like the Marie’s dress, very pretty and feminine, very appropriate for church.
ردحذفVery beautiful young girl! The photo of her and her (half-) brothers is simply wonderful!
ردحذفI agree. Sibling playful love and fun.
حذف- Anon 9:13
Ein Traum aus Harmonie und Schönheit! Diese Familie kann einfach nichts falsch machen, sie sind alle wunderschöne Menschen und strahlen einfach ohne Zwang. Das Kleid von Prinzessin Marie mit den Schuhen perfekt, frisch, lebendig dem Anlass entsprechend elegant. Die jungen Herren verehren ihre Schwester und nehmen sie auf die Arme. Die Kirche hat sich gewandelt, wir sehen das immer wieder z. B. bei royalen Besuchen im Vatikan und auch hier geht es mit der Zeit. Das Kleid ist sehr schön, auf ihre tadellose Figur geschneidert, der freie Rücken weshalb auch nicht. Die kleine Brosche ist so zart gehalten. Sie haben einfach Stil, egal was sie tragen. - Dorothe -
ردحذف@ Dorothe
حذفIn catholic church children have confirmation at the age of 12 years old. At that age the chance to dress like Princess Athena does not exists. Comparison with the Vatican is irrelevant since the Danish royals are Lutherans.
What a beautiful young woman happy with her family. I do really like the elegant dress from the front. Congratulations on the milestone.
ردحذفSorry, but at 14 one is not a young woman. If we agree that 17 year old females can be victims of sexual exploitation because they are underage, then let us take care not to designate and see 14 year old teenage children as "young woman". - Marie could have swapped dresses with Athena.
حذفThat was my first thought - Marie and Athena should have swapped dresses! They are somewhat similar (colour, length, slit), but the flowery one looks much more innocent and sweet and would have suited Athena better. The solid white one is stunning, but not suited for a 14 year old, and not for a religious ceremony.
حذفReading that she is only 14 years old I definitely think this dress has to wait for her a few years.
حذفLovely photos of the family. I see Athena similarly to her cousin Josephine. Both girls take after their Moms but have a striking resemblance to their father’s side of the family.
ردحذفLowri.
Sweet.
ردحذفWhat fabulous photos. It is 2026 and most importantly the whole family is relaxed and enjoying the occasion. Please don't judge.
ردحذفOh my gosh… I am inlove!!! Everybody looks so CUTE
ردحذفCountess Athena is so lucky to have all her handsome brothers surronding her celebrating her special day. She is just LOVELY🌺😘
Agree totally with you anon at 02:39. I've been busy during the weekend and I only saw these pictures today. What a nice family occasion and what a beautiful, simple dress Athena is wearing. They all are nicely dressed.
حذفI've read in Billed Bladet that the dress is from the Australian brand, PEPPERMAYO, and it costs only 109 €. The price isn't relevant here, but I just wanted to point out that one can be stylish and sweet looking also in a very affordable dress.
The photo with her brothers made my day 🫠.
Does anyone know where the lovely looking brooch is from? Could it be a gift from her paternal grandmother?
I agree with both Anon 02:39 and Zucchina. This is a fun sibling photo. Love it.
حذف- Anon 9:13
I don't think Athena is dressed appropriately for her age nor for the occassion. Marie looks much better and much more well suited.
ردحذفAdorable jeune fille bien entourée par ses frères - Pour ce qui est de sa broche, il me semble qu’elle vient de la reine Margrethe qui a fait de même à sa cousine en lui offrant un bracelet composé de turquoises !
ردحذفLovely dresses on the ladies, everyone looks nice. Nice sense of humor; the siblings posing for a fun shot. I see the dress and can only wonder if that religion has the confirmands wear gowns. If so, then it's for her and her parents to determine appropriateness. Christine
ردحذفI’ve been following this blog for years and have never commented before but felt compelled to express my dismay at how judgmental and petty some of these comments are towards a lovely young girl and her brothers. Her dress is beautiful and modest yet some of you act like she should be covered head to toe. The picture with her brothers is adorable and to attribute bad motives to it is appalling. It was a happy occasion that shouldn’t be disected in the name of fashion.
ردحذفBeautiful family! The siblings' photos it's just lovely and spontaneous, iconic for me ✨
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